Epiphyseal dysplasia- multiple- 3
Overview
Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3: Abnormalities in the ends of a number of bones resulting in the early onset of osteoarthrosis and joint pain. The knees and ankles are usually the most affected joints. Mild weakness of muscles in the upper arms and legs was also sometimes present. It is believed to be caused by a defect in the COL9A3 gene.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3 includes the 14 symptoms listed below: * Waddling gait * Stiff knees * Knee pain * Mild short stature * Short hands * Joint pain * Joint stiffness * Hip pain * Hip osteoarthritis * Knee osteoarthritis * Hip deformity * Knee deformity * Mild muscle weakness * Walking difficulty
Causes
* Hip deformity * Hip pain * Joint pain * Joint stiffness * Knee deformity * Knee pain * Waddling gait * Walking difficulty
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3 that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3 has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3 signs or Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3 symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3 may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple, 3 symptoms.